Su Ran understood clearly that if the Great Qing was to fundamentally and thoroughly eliminate the many potential threats it faced, and achieve lasting peace, stability, and prosperity, it could not be accomplished in a single day. It required a farsighted and well-conceived long-term strategy. To this end, he once again solemnly summoned the court’s most capable officials and respected sages from all walks of life to gather together, brainstorm, and map out a grand blueprint for the future development of the Great Qing.
"Although the immediate crises have been temporarily eased, the threats lurking in the shadows remain like inseparable ghosts, never to be ignored for a moment," Su Ran said, his gaze as steady as a torch as he swept it across everyone present. The determination and conviction in his eyes seemed capable of dispelling the haze hanging over the Great Qing. "We must not have the slightest bit of slack or relaxation. In this meeting, we must formulate a comprehensive set of strategies capable of addressing long-term challenges."
The discussion first focused on the cultural sphere. Su Ran turned his eyes toward the Minister of Rites and said with a solemn expression, "Cultural confidence is the soul of a nation, and it must be firmly grasped at its roots, with the education of children being the highest priority. We must increase investment in education, fully incorporate traditional culture courses into schools at all levels, and carefully compile a systematic,…
Chapter 155